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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
1
The piece critiques Kansas City editorials on law enforcement, nullification, and a land grant dispute in the Indian Territory. It argues the Rock Island railroad may change plans, contrasts Democratic platforms with actions, and explains two possible legal routes for settling land title claims. It asserts Governor Hoch’s handling and calls out opponents.
In the state convention delegates from 44 counties show varied positions on railroad favoritism. Jewell and Cloud counties opposed the railroad slate, while Republic County opposed some motions and backed others. Republic voted against the machine on multiple propositions, with delegates noting inconsistent lines and a near sole representation from Republic.
The text notes living costs up about 9 percent over three years and head earnings rising in the same period. It asks whether there is a connection between higher costs and increased earnings, implying a search for causal or correlational ties.
Fragmentary weather notes mention Sparfitient predictions at Washington with scattered phrases about fields and business. The readable text is incomplete and affords few concrete details or dates.
A fragmented text discusses avoidance of defense, evaluation of propositions, and implied strategy. It hints at sequencing actions and aiding someone named Sty with speed, but the meaning remains unclear due to broken wording.
A local resident announces his candidacy for Probate in Republice County. He has lived in the county for 200 years, with 40 years as a teacher. Described as sober, capable, well educated, and trusted by friends and neighbors. His backers say Republicans of the county will want him for the office.
The article stresses the Probate Court is central to estates and guardianships, noting 190 executor and administrator cases and 160 guardianship files, plus 300 additional estates in settlement. It argues the judge must scrutinize every paper, decide claims, classify estates, and oversee wills, descents, and distributions, also handling injunctions, habeas corpus, Juvenile Court, and other duties. It warns the county relies on the judge’s integrity to safeguard vast wealth passing to future generations.
B H Speer, a Nebraska born farmer and Republican, announces his run for Probate Judge. He is a native of Ohio, lived in Illinois and Kansas, served in the Federal army, taught school, and spent 35 years as Justice of the Peace in Narka. He has been mayor three times and envisions public service amid local politics.
A sharp muckraking campaign did not derail the railroad rate bill in the United States Senate. Instead it hardened support for the measure, countering expectations of emasculation and leaving the legislation more robust than before.
The Supreme Court removed d. S. Gibson from his post as county attorney of Wyandotte County. Voters may decide whether to reelect him, with public sentiment framed as a test of adherence to law.
A. L. Whitney and J. M. Cullers traveled to western Kansas to inspect Jand on Tuesday, gathering on site observations and arranging next steps.
The Republic Dramatic Club stages Santiago as a house packer production. Saturday the 19th at the opera house.
The Republican County Central Committee orders a Republican convention in Belleville on Friday at the Court House to nominate officers including Representative Sheriff Treasurer County Clerk District Court Clerk Register of Deeds Probate Judge County Attorney County Superintendent County Surveyor County Coroner and County Commissioner. Representation is one delegate per fifteen votes or major fraction from 1901 Secretary of State results with Belleville City and townships listed. Primary election set for Tuesday May 29 with preparations by A Q Milner and D Y Wilson as secretary and chairman.
Pietra JahNnson of Lincoln Township announces himself not a candidate for County Clerk pending Republican County Convention. Paulson of Belleville Township declares candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican Convention.
AVA Shugghah Ammar J.T. Water of Farmington township announces candidacy for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican county convention decision in Republic county.
BeHeville resident J Ay Ganong J C Dale announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court subject to Republican County convention. The statement notes submission to the convention and seeks party support for the forthcoming nomination.
A candidate named Subriff announces intention to run for sheriff in Republic County, aligning with the Republican party and referencing the decision of party leaders including Lowen. The notice states candidacy and party affiliation amid local electoral context.
Official notices announce candidates for Probate Judge in Republic County. Henry of White Rock Township and Bl Speer of Albin Township enter candidacy, subject to Republican county convention. Henry is identified with S.J. Henry. other names include Henry A Vannayta and James Sharpillard in the contested announcements.
The column urges Republicans to vote straight for the Square Deal ticket while criticizing a potential graft faction. It emphasizes private citizen responsibility, voter courage, and the need to decide who will own and run the state in November. It frames loyalty to the party platform over internal splits and calls for informed casting of ballots.
Palace Drug Store announces a selection event featuring new perfume lines headed by the g0 collection. Local shoppers can sample scents, meet staff, and receive limited time discounts during the promotion.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions hens and dark varieties with unclear names and terms. No clear event, date, or organization is readable. details insufficient to identify a person or place.
Town census records show no deaf, dumb, blind, or insane residents and note twelve people over seventy. It lists individuals including Mr Womxn Davis J, W 72 Bowersox, 84 Kemp James, Dernise M J 80, Little Ace Fewell Ae 12, Lowell NS, Lowell S A 7, Sherwood Thee 79, Montgomery, Strum M AL7k Strum M 72.
The Belleville Telescope reports criticism from Our esteemed contemporary across the street accusing Republica delegates of attending the state convention on passes. The Freeman and Femiove rebuke the beam from its own eye, urging the paper to chastise its party members before addressing others.
Thompson shipped his household goods to Scandia Tuesday where he and his family will live. Miss Mittie Thompson will go to Scandia on Wednesday and Mrs Thompson on Thursday. A surprise party was held at the home of Mrs Ben Young on Tuesday evening in Miss Mittie Thompsons honor. An enjoyable evening was enjoyed by all.
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